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International competitiveness: Edexcel A‑Level Economics A questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Economics A exam question on 4.1.9 International competitiveness, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    25 marks4.5.4 Macroeconomic policies in a global context4.1.9 International competitiveness
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 7: In 2022 the value of UK exports fell by 14% compared with 2020. In contrast, the global average increase in exports was 8.2% over the same time period. The UK’s

  2. Q2(d)

    October 2020 · Paper 3

    25 marks4.5.4 Macroeconomic policies in a global context4.1.9 International competitiveness
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    October 2020 Paper 3, question 2(d): Evaluate possible microeconomic and macroeconomic policies which could be used to improve UK competitiveness. (25) Read Figures 3 to 5 and the following extract

  3. Q3(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.1.9 International competitiveness
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 3(a): Explain one likely reason for Estonia’s unit labour costs rising faster than in other European countries. (2) 3 Unit labour costs for selected European countrie

  4. Q3(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.1.9 International competitiveness
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 3(b): Explain how Estonia’s competitiveness could be affected by rising unit labour costs. (2) 3 Unit labour costs for selected European countries, 2017, base year 20

  5. Q3(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.1.9 International competitiveness
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    June 2019 Paper 2, question 3(c): The increase in Austria’s unit labour costs between 2010 and 2017 is: (1) A 3% B 11.3% C 13% D 113% 3 Unit labour costs for selected European countries, 2017, b

  6. Q2(d)

    June 2017 · Paper 3

    25 marks4.1.9 International competitiveness
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    June 2017 Paper 3, question 2(d): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic influences on the UK’s international comp
All 6 questions on International competitiveness, as a list
  1. June 2023, Paper 2, Q7 (25 marks): In 2022 the value of UK exports fell by 14% compared with 2020. In contrast, the global average increase in exports was 8.2% over the same time period. The UK’s
  2. October 2020, Paper 3, Q2(d) (25 marks): Evaluate possible microeconomic and macroeconomic policies which could be used to improve UK competitiveness. (25) Read Figures 3 to 5 and the following extract
  3. June 2019, Paper 2, Q3(a) (2 marks): Explain one likely reason for Estonia’s unit labour costs rising faster than in other European countries. (2) 3 Unit labour costs for selected European countrie
  4. June 2019, Paper 2, Q3(b) (2 marks): Explain how Estonia’s competitiveness could be affected by rising unit labour costs. (2) 3 Unit labour costs for selected European countries, 2017, base year 20
  5. June 2019, Paper 2, Q3(c) (1 mark): The increase in Austria’s unit labour costs between 2010 and 2017 is: (1) A 3% B 11.3% C 13% D 113% 3 Unit labour costs for selected European countries, 2017, b
  6. June 2017, Paper 3, Q2(d) (25 marks): With reference to the information provided and your own knowledge, evaluate the likely microeconomic and macroeconomic influences on the UK’s international comp

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